March 2025

FCHEA Updates

FCHEA Welcomes Emerson as Newest Member

Emerson is a global technology and software company with an extensive portfolio of measurement, control, and electrical equipment with expertise across a variety of industries. Emerson plays a significant role in the hydrogen industry by providing a wide range of automation and control technologies used across the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to transmission and storage, to distribution and consumption.

Click here for more information on Emerson.

Electric Hydrogen Partners with Texas-based Titan to Deliver Modularized Manufacturing for Electrolyzer Plants 

On March 6, FCHEA member Electric Hydrogen announced its strategic partnership with Titan, a Texas-based process equipment manufacturer, for the fabrication and assembly of its 100 megawatt (MW) electrolyzer plant product. Located in Columbus, Texas, the plant will support more than 300 jobs in the state.

Click here for the full press release from Electric Hydrogen.

FuelCell Energy Announces Partnership to Form Acquisition and Development Company for Off-Grid Data Center Power Projects

On March 10, FCHEA member FuelCell Energy, Diversified Energy, and TESIAC announced a strategic partnership intended to supply as much as 360 megawatts of electricity to data centers in three locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

The partnership has agreed to create an Acquisition and Development Company (ADC) focused on delivering reliable, cost efficient, net-zero power from natural gas and captured coal mine methane to meet the soaring demand of data centers for reliable power.

The collaboration among the three companies would leverage in-basin natural gas production, advanced energy generation via fuel cell technology, and infrastructure financing to create a highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable energy solution tailored for the rapid expansion of data center power capacity requirements.

(Source: FuelCell Energy)

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Plug Announces Partnership with Southwire to Advance Carbon Reduction from the Supply Chain

On March 13, FCHEA member Plug and Southwire, a North American manufacturer of wire and cable, announced a partnership to implement a clean hydrogen ecosystem at its new distribution site in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Under the recently signed agreement, Plug will supply more than 50 hydrogen-powered forklifts, equipped with GenDrive fuel cells, and a fueling station featuring four GenFuel dispensers. Plug will also source hydrogen from one of its production facilities in Georgia, Tennessee or Louisiana. Additionally, Plug will provide on-site service for the fuel cells for an initial five-year period and maintain the hydrogen infrastructure for 10 years.

Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening

On March 26, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor Group announced the grand opening of its Metaplant America, a key pillar of the Group’s $12.6 billion investment in Georgia and the largest economic development project in the state’s history. Vehicle assembly and battery plant will produce up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands. Hyundai Motor Group also announced a commitment of an additional $21 billion investment from 2025 to 2028 to drive U.S. manufacturing growth.

Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.

Scale Microgrids Secures Financing To Deliver Reliable Electricity And Clean Heat From HyAxiom Fuel Cells

On March 18, Scale Microgrids, a vertically-integrated distributed energy company, has acquired a 9.6-megawatt (MW) combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The project, which is paired with a thermal loop, was acquired pre-construction from NuPower, an Easton, Connecticut-based developer and investor in sustainable energy projects.

FCHEA member HyAxiom will fabricate, install, and operate the fuel cells for the project. These fuel cells will convert natural gas into hydrogen through an electrochemical process, generating electricity as well as waste heat which will be captured for use in a 1.6 mile-long thermal loop in Bridgeport’s South end.

Click here for the full press release from Businesswire.

Baker Hughes Secures Order to Provide Reliable and Efficient Power to U.S. Data Centers

On March 13, FCHEA member Baker Hughes announced an award from TURBINE-X Energy Inc. for its NovaLT™ gas turbine technology to address power demand growth from the data center market. This follows an announcement earlier this month that Baker Hughes will partner with Frontier Infrastructure to provide key carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power generation technologies for data centers and industrial customers.

Part of Baker Hughes established global network of strategic packagers, TURBINE-X Energy Inc. is a supplier of industrial gas turbine packages in combined cycle configurations for U.S. data center project developers and power producers. As part of the award, Baker Hughes is providing TURBINE-X Energy Inc. with its NovaLT™ gas turbine technology and associated equipment – including gears and power generation generator technology – for multiple data center projects across North America.

The NovaLT™ gas turbine is a multi-fuel solution that can start-up and run on different fuels including natural gas, various blends of natural gas and hydrogen, and 100% hydrogen, providing customers with the flexibility to adapt and meet their specific reliable and sustainable power requirements.

Click here for the full press release from Baker Hughes.

Nel Receives purchase Order from Collins Aerospace for U.S. Navy Stacks

On March 27, FCHEA member Nel announced it has received a purchase order for PEM electrolyzer stacks for approximately $6 million from Collins Aerospace to be used by the U.S. Navy to produce oxygen for critical life support onboard submarines. The stacks will be produced at Nel’s manufacturing facility in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

Hexagon Purus Signs Agreement with Stadler for Delivery of Hydrogen Fuel Storage Systems for Rail Applications in California

On March 27, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Stadler, a manufacturer of rail applications, for delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems for hydrogen rail applications in California. The Type 4 hydrogen fuel storage systems will be produced in Hexagon Purus’ facility in Kassel, Germany.

Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.

Nel Signs Collaboration Agreement with Samsung E&A

On March 11, Nel announced it signed a collaboration agreement that allows SAMSUNG E&A to offer its customers complete hydrogen plants of its own design using Nel’s electrolyzers. In a separate transaction, SAMSUNG E&A will purchase 10% of newly issued Nel ASA shares through a direct placement, implying a post transaction ownership of 9.1%. As a result of this transaction, SAMSUNG E&A will become the largest single shareholder in Nel.

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

FuelCell Energy and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd Collaborate under a Joint Development Agreement

On March 6, FuelCell Energy and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering, have announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop large-scale hydrogen production systems and technologies across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. Under the terms of the JDA, the two companies will bring together FuelCell Energy’s solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technology and MHB’s expertise in large-scale fabrication to develop modular solutions that support rapid deployment of commercial hydrogen production.

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Airbus Showcases Hydrogen Aircraft Technologies During its 2025 Airbus Summit

On March 25, FCHEA member Airbus provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation, outlining plans to prepare a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could enter service in the second half of the 2030s, as well as its revised ZEROe project roadmap to mature the technologies associated with hydrogen-powered flight.

These technologies were notably showcased as part of a new, notional concept of a hydrogen aircraft powered by four, 2-megawatt electric propulsion engines, each driven by a fuel cell system. The four fuel cell systems would be supplied via two liquid hydrogen tanks. This concept will continue to be refined over the coming years as additional tests will help mature the technologies associated with hydrogen storage and distribution, as well as with the propulsion systems. 

Source: Airbus

Click here for the full press release from Airbus.

Ballard Announces Fuel Cell Engine Order Totaling Approximately 5 MW for Bus Market

On March 4, FCHEA member Ballard announced a multi-year supply agreement from Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Egypt, for fuel cell engines totaling approximately 5 MW. The supply agreement for 50 FCmove-HD+ engines, and initial order of 35 units, represents the continued growth of the relationship with MCV which started in 2022 with fuel cell engine integration support and the first fuel cell engine order placed in 2023. Deliveries of the 50 engines are expected between 2025 and 2026 and will initially support projects in the EU.

Click here for the full press release from Ballard.

Bosch Aviation Technology Presents Concept for Hydrogen Aircraft Engine & Bosch Exhibits Electrolysis System with Hybrion Stacks at Hannover Messe.

On March 27, FCHEA member Bosch announced it has converted a conventional aircraft engine for operation with hydrogen as part of an innovation project. The basic unit, a four-cylinder gasoline engine, comes from the Austrian manufacturer BRP-Rotax, a leader in the development and production of powertrain systems for the leisure and powersports sector.

Source: Bosch

Click here for the full press release from Bosch.

Accelera and Gail Partner on Green Hydrogen Production, Transportation, and Storage

On March 3, FCHEA member Accelera and GAIL, an Indian natural gas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on green hydrogen and zero-emissions technologies in India. The collaboration will leverage Accelera's expertise in hydrogen generation technology and GAIL's established natural gas infrastructure to explore opportunities in hydrogen production, blending, transportation and storage. The partnership will also evaluate and develop projects for hydrogen applications across multiple sectors, including transport, power and steel.

Click here for the full press release from Accelera.

Toyota Announces Details on 2025 Mirai

On March 28, FCHEA member Toyota announced that for 2025, the Toyota Mirai will solely be offered in the XLE grade which will include an enhanced list of standard features like a Panoramic View Monitor, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, front-seat foot illumination, Digital Key capability and dual-tone heated outside mirrors.  

Image source: Toyota

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Bosch Exhibits Electrolysis System with Hybrion Stacks at Hannover Messe

On March 26, Bosch announced it has showcased its technology for electrolyzers at Hannover Messe. Bosch is premiering two Hybrion PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolysis stacks as a modular container solution integrated into an electrolysis system. The complete system, with an output of 2.5 megawatts, is supplied by FEST, based in Goslar, Germany.

Click here for the full press release from Bosch.

PowerCell Secures 2 MW Order for M2Power 250 Systems in Maritime Sector

On March 25, FCHEA member PowerCell announced it has received an order for its M2Power 250 system from a leading European shipyard valued at SEK 150 million ( $15 million). This milestone marks the first commercial sale of a fully integrated methanol-to-power solution and includes a 2 MW installation of the M2Power 250 systems. The order is scheduled for delivery in 2029.

Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.

Nel Receives Order for One MC500 Containerized PEM Electrolyzer

On March 20, Nel announced it has received a purchase order for one 2.5 MW containerized PEM unit for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project in Scotland. The scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility powered by renewable energy, is being delivered through a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council. Hydrasun awarded the contract following their successful bid to design and integrate the hydrogen refuelling station and associated infrastructure.

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

Additional Links

Capito gives update on hydrogen hub project

WTRF | 1 March 2025

U-Michigan, UC Riverside launch alliance to promote hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines

University of Michigan | 3 March 2025

These startups turn fossil gas into hydrogen, without all the emissions

Canary Media | 3 March 2025

The Future of Fuel for Global Transport (featuring PowerCell)

World Energy Council/BBC Storyworks | 4 March 2025

Purdue Professor Helps Students Understand the Importance of Green Hydrogen in Online MS in Engineering Technology Program

Purdue University | 4 March 2025

Tax Incentives Can Help Achieve Energy Dominance

Clearpath | 5 March 2025

Honda Unveils Cheaper, More Efficient Fuel Cell Stack for 2027

Wards Auto | 5 March 2025

Humboldt is Getting its First Hydrogen-Powered Bus at the End of this Month

Lost Coast Outpost |5 March 2025

The Texas Hydrogen Industry Needs Water, New Study Provides Details on How Much

University of Texas | 5 March 2025

Lhyfe signs a 4-year green hydrogen offtake contract with INOCEL

Cyprus Shipping News | 6 March 2025

Green Hydrogen: a Perfectly Clean But Complicated Solution to A.I.’s Power Hunger

Observer | 21 February 2025

Stratford approves $5M fuel cell facility at dilapidated town-owned site

CT Post | 8 March 2025

HyTerra Limited Launches Major Exploration Program in Kansas

TipRanks | 9 March 2025

The Case for Recalibrating Europe’s Hydrogen Strategy

Rocky Mountain Institute | 10 March 2025

Hyundai Motor to Build 2nd Hydrogen Facility in Ulsan

The Korea Herald | 11 March 2025

EU Grants €436m to Power Up Hydrogen in Austria, Lithuania

The Electricity Hub | 11 March 2025

MHIET Achieves Rated Operation of a 6-Cylinder 500kW-class Hydrogen Engine Generator Set

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | 12 March 2025

Primary Hydrogen Announces US Expansion with Project Acquisition

Morningstar | 12 March 2025

US Hydrogen Hubs Recalibrate, Narrow Focus

Energy Intelligence | 12 March 2025

TotalEnergies, RWE Sign Germany’s Largest Green Hydrogen Deal to Cut 300,000 Tons of CO2

ESG News | 13 March 2025

Hydrogen Compass – March 2025

Westwood Global Energy Group | 13 March 2025

The Role Of Hydrogen In Securing America’s Energy Future

Forbes | 13 March 2025

Toyota Provides Technology Roadmap at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar

Toyota | 13 March 2025

ABB, Charbone Sign Green Hydrogen MoU

Renew Biz | 14 March 2025

SwRI has successfully created a hydrogen engine for 18-wheelers. Now what?

San Antonio Report | 16 March 2025

Hyundai Motor to Build 2nd Hydrogen Facility in Ulsan

The Korea Herald | 11 March 2025

Partnership between Vale and Green Energy Park in Brazil receives Global Gateway flagship status by the European Union

Morningstar | 17 March 2025

The Republicans Pushing Trump to Save Biden’s Clean Energy Tax Credits

The New York Times | 17 March 2025

Gascade sources conventional hydrogen to fill first German pipeline section

S & P Global | 17 March 2025

Verdagy Selects Black & Veatch for a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for its 9,000 tons/year (60-megawatt) Clean Hydrogen Plant in Texas

Verdagy | 18 March 2025

Proving that green hydrogen can help increase competitiveness

UW-Milwaukee | 18 March 2025

Dutch startup developing large plant to generate heat, power from hydrogen

PV Magazine | 19 March 2025

Hydrogen Can Help Administration Meet Energy Dominance Goals

RealClear Energy | 19 March 2025

The Role Of Hydrogen In Securing America’s Energy Future

Science Alert | 20 March 2025

Air Liquide Venture Capital invests in US AEM electrolyser start-up P2H2

H2 View | 20 March 2025

Murchison Green Hydrogen Project given a headstart

Government of Australia | 20 March 2025

Up to 5GW data center with behind-the-meter hydrogen power promised for Laredo, Texas

Data Center Dynamics | 21 March 2025

How Can Fuel-Cell Powered Microgrids Fed by Methane from Coal Mines Meet Data Center Demand?

Microgrid Knowledge | 24 March 2025

State lawmakers push for higher transit funding as RTS pivots from electric to hydrogen fuel cell buses

WHEC 10 | 25 March 2025

France strikes Hydrogen gold: World’s largest Hydrogen reserve worth $92 billion could make it a global leader in clean energy revolution

Economic Times | 24 March 2025

World's First Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machine To Be Unveiled By Coca-Cola

Fuel Cell Works | 25 March 2025

Trump Admin Considers Killing big energy projects in Dem states

Politico | 26 March 2025

Advent Technologies advances in Airbus fuel cell project

Investing.com | 26 March 2025

Hydrogen-powered trains to be introduced in northern Italy

Reuters | 26 March 2025

Advancing Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Garrett’s Role in the BeBoP Fuel Cell Project

Garrett | 28 March 2025

Innovative and Cutting-Edge: The Toyota Mirai Streamlines for MY2025

Toyota | 28 March 2025

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